Skip to main content

Search

Clear
Filter by Type
Filter by Topics
Filter by Symptoms & Conditions
Filter by Year

APTA Results (3,507 Results)

Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT) Back Tool

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 9-item measure used to identify subgroups of patients with low back pain in primary care settings based on various functional, psychosocial, and comorbid factors for subgrouping.

Study: Early Therapy LBP Gains Partly Fueled by Changes in Attitudes About Pain

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2021

Nov 17, 2021/Roundup

Members are being sought out by the media for their takes on a range of topics.

Coronavirus Update: August 25

Aug 25, 2021/Roundup

Pfizer vaccine approved, nursing home vaccination requirements, guidance on post-COVID-19 fatigue, and more.

From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020/Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

Creating Pipelines to Advance DEI

Oct 2, 2019/Podcast

MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pair them with mentors to help nurture them. In this episode, Spencer Baron, PT, DPT, talks about these initiatives and the crucial role DEI plays in the profession.

APTA Members Appointed to Influential Cost Measure Workgroups

Jun 16, 2023/News

Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.

Study: Tailored Approach to Older Adults With LBP and Hip Pain Shows Promise

Feb 14, 2024/Review

Researchers found that for adults 60 and older with both types of pain, focusing on the hips could be the key to better overall improvement.

PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Race and Ethnicity on DPT Applications

Feb 25, 2025/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, about her recently published article.

APTA-Supported Bill Aims to Eliminate a Medicare Plan of Care Burden

Feb 8, 2024/News

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would relieve PTs from having to pursue signed plans of care from referring physicians.